Cadillac CTS vs Nissan Maxima Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Cadillac CTS · Nissan Maxima
- Length191.6 in
- Height58.0 in
- Wheelbase113.4 in
- Curb weight3,861 lb – 4,101 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Nissan Maxima width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Cadillac CTS is 2.8 in shorter (191.6 in vs 194.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in narrower (72.5 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 111.2 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 396 lb heavier (3,981 lb vs 3,585 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac CTS is 396 lb heavier (3,981 lb vs 3,585 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac CTS has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (113.4 in vs 111.2 in)
- Length: Cadillac CTS is 2.8 in shorter (191.6 in vs 194.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Maxima is 0.8 in narrower (72.5 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.3 in taller (58.0 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac CTS — Cadillac CTS is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Cadillac CTS · garage fit for Nissan Maxima
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac CTS | Nissan Maxima | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.6 in | 194.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 71.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 111.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,981 lb | 3,585 lb | 396 lb |
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